Yellow lines at Maryhill Fire Station

Thankfully, there have been yellow zig zags and keep clear road markings installed outside the entrance to Maryhill Fire Station.

These road markings have been requested as they are vital to prevent parked cars obstructing access to and from the Fire Station.

Tenement repairs in Woodlands

This week, I noticed that the refurbishment works at 192 West Princes Street have been completed. The scaffolding has been removed after extensive repairs and maintenance of this important tenement on a main thoroughfare in the neighbourhood.

View of the refurbishment at 192 West Princes Street

This is a major boost to the regeneration within the Woodlands Conservation Area. There are many pre-1919 tenements in need of repairs and maintenance across the area. Further capital funding is required to provide resources to address the level of need.

Damage by Storm Jocelyn on Kelvin Walkway

Yesterday on a walkabout along the Kelvin Walkway, I noticed the effects of recent storms. It seems that Storm Jocelyn has resulted in extensive damage of the fencing and riverbank near the historic Old Mill. 

Temporary heras fencing has been installed along the area of damaged riverbank.

In addition, there are tree branches damaged by the strong winds on the path under the bridge at Queen Margaret Drive. There is a section of pathway closed off on a temporary basis. Further assessment of the damage and a programme of repair work will have to be undertaken.

Call for Divestment from Arms and Fossil Fuels

On 24th January, I gave my support to student calls for Divestment from Arms Companies by University of Glasgow. I attended a rally in support of an occupation at 11 University Gardens by students from Glasgow Against Arms and Fossil Fuels (GAAF).

 Rally to support the occupation at 11 University Gardens.

This occupation is calling for the University of Glasgow to fully divest from arms and fossil fuels. Also, it seeks the implementation of an accessible, mandatory and empowering climate course. Finally, there is a demand for an ethical careers policy which would ban oil, gas, coal, mining and arms companies from recruiting at the University of Glasgow.

  Notice of GAAF occupation at 11 University Gardens.

Members and supporters of GAAF gathered at main buildings of the University

I will continue to give support for the occupation and its calls for full divest from arms and fossil fuels by the senior management of the University of Glasgow.